Community Chat

[Madisson]

I was never one for thrift stores until I went thrifting with a friend one day. I walked to the back of the store and saw a mirror that goes with our bedroom set. We had purchased the optional style mirror for the set, and I always regretted it. The Goodwill mirror was in excellent condition and was only $5.95!

Another day I walked into Goodwill and found service for four of a stoneware set we purchased when first married. The pieces were in excellent shape and are now a collector's item, so now I have my full service for twelve in that set (like I needed more dishes!). The whole service for four was $12.00.

You never know what you are going to find in those stores.

[BonnieBelle]

I'm not into collecting anything but my sister collects some cat thing and she finds it all the time at thrift shops.

[MrsSweetieBear]

Wow, what a perfect gift and nice surprise! We don't have a Goodwill store here that I'm aware of. We do have another type of thrift store called Savers. I've found a few household or kitchen items there but their prices are high for a thrift store, imo. No way would a nice dish set like that go for that low a dollar amount.

[kittymomNC]

It sounds like some of you have gotten some great deals! My son has gotten things at Goodwill for $5-10 and sold on eBay for $100 plus. He found a vintage sewing machine for $25.00 which sold for $175--it's amazing what people will pay for certain items. He's brought me Pyrex bakeware, and things like that from time to time, and it's all like new. And besides, whatever purchases are made from Goodwill, Salvation Army stores, Habitat stores, etc. are all for a good cause.

He picked up a whole collection of Lord of the Rings pieces for $600 at a local thrift store that brings in leftovers from estate sales and still hasn't sold them all, but has made about $1,800 on what he's sold.

I told him I may have to start going myself, and then I'll be his competition! I'm a happy camper today, though... just finished washing up my new Little Hoot dishes. Call me crazy, but sometimes I enjoy washing dishes by hand, besides, I had to get the ink prices off that were written on the bottom! I think I'll use them tonight.

[RedTop]

I do, but am specifically looking for bakeware, other specific glassware, and Christmas items. I have never purchased clothing there.

[kittymomNC]

On 12/20/2014 RedTop said: I do, but am specifically looking for bakeware, other specific glassware, and Christmas items. I have never purchased clothing there.

I've never purchased clothing either... I don't have the patience to look through everything. But I have a friend who has, and sometimes I can't believe the items she finds! She's got a sharp eye for those kinds of things - I don't so I don't even try.

[brewhaha]

I find great bargains on designer and name brand items.

[tansy]

I used to check for good Pendleton 100% wool skirts to use for rug hooking. It's become harder to find these though and prices went up. What a nice find your son made, kittymom

[croemer]

Yes I have. I bought myself and my mother a few brand new items...great prices.

[ShowMe]

I know a woman that is on disability and has a very limited income. She goes to Goodwill all the time, and comes home with some very nice things.